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Delaware County restaurant inspections: Brewery gets double-digit violations, including no valid food license

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Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, which contained  13 with violations in 17 visits:

Al Pastor, 13 W. Benedict Ave., Havertown:

• Outside waste receptacle lid/cover not properly secured.

C & C Sports Bar & Lounge, 65 Union Ave., Upper Darby:

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• Working container of chemical not properly labeled.

Azie on Main, 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Upper Villanova:

• Disposable paper towels not provided at the hand washing sink.

• Provide disposable paper towels at hand washing sinks.

• Bulk food storage containers are not labeled.

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• Test kits or other devices are not available to the employees to measure sanitizing solution concentration.

• Inadequate hot water is available in staff restroom.

Dan Dan Restaurant, 214 Sugartown Road, Wayne:

• Observed a batch of raw chicken on the prep table that is 61.3°.

• Employees personal jackets and cellphone are observed on the prep table and rack of the food prep area.

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• Identify food storage containers with common name of the food.

• Food is observed stored on the floor in the food prep area.

• In-use tongs are observed stored with the handle in raw chicken.

• In-use cutting boards are observed with deep gouges.

La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse, 810 Glenbrook Ave., Bryn Mawr:

• PIC did not demonstrate knowledge of licensing requirements. Facility does not have a valid food license issued by the Delaware County Health Department and posted in the facility. Food license application and fee must be received within 3 days of this violation to avoid additional follow up inspections and fees.

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• Hand washing sink blocked by dishes in hand sink.

• Uncovered chicken and cake stored in bottom refrigerator unit of bain marie not protected from contamination.

• Tomatoes (56.8) and chicken is 57°f.

• Observed chemical spray bottles on prep table in kitchen area.

• Bulk food storage containers are not labeled.

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• Visible evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) present in bar area near handwash sink.

• Exterior door to outside, located in kitchen area of the food facility was open, which allows access for pests.

• Dirty dishes are being stored in all three compartments of the warewashing sink, unable to accommodate all soiled and clean dishes to prevent possible contamination.

• Test kits or other devices are not available to the employees to measure sanitizing solution concentration.

• Outside waste receptacle lid/cover not properly secured.

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• Mop was found stored incorrectly in-between use.

Maxi’s / Garibaldi’s, 939 Market St., Marcus Hook:

• The ice machine is not clean to sight and touch.

• The can opener is not clean to sight and touch.

• The slicer is not clean to sight and touch.

• A consumer advisory is not provided for serving raw or undercooked food.

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• In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly.

• The women’s restroom lacks a covered receptacle for disposal of feminine hygiene products.

• [Floor in the bar area were found in a state of disrepair, or not to be smooth and easily cleanable.

• Comment: Ice machine in bar area is OOS until emptied, cleaned, sanitized, and approved by EHS. Owner will submit pictures of violations corrected within 1 week.

Pizzarella Grille, 958 County Line Road, Unit 1, Bryn Mawr:

• Disposable paper towels not provided at the hand washing sink.

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• A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

• Observed raw eggs stored above ready to ear food items in reach-in refrigerator.

• Observed food (pepperoni) stored in contact with linens.

• Observed cooked pizza stored under countertop uncovered, not protected from contamination.

• Date marking is not on deli sliced meats in walk-in cooler.

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• Pizza is out of temperature control at 77°f.

• Food storage containers are not labeled.

• In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly.

• Observed knives stored between prep table and wall.

The Crown Tavern, 451 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills:

• Food employee dumped liquid foods in the hand sink in the prep area.

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• In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly.

The Happy Inn, 11 Main St., Darby:

• Ice machine observed with heavy organic accumulation.

• Chicken wings 45.5F in bain marie on cook line.

• Unapproved can of Raid under hand sink.

• Several bottles of medication observed in kitchen.

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• Observed several fly strips hanging above cook line.

• Mouse feces observed behind chest freezer closest to hand sink.

• Sponge observed in triple sink in kitchen.

• Floors behind bar observed in a state of disrepair, or not to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Christopher’s a Neighborhood Place, 108 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne:

• Employee observed drinking from an uncovered cup in the food preparation area.

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• Hand washing sink blocked by cooling rack.

• Multiple food items observed stored uncovered in the refrigerator and walk-in cooler.

• Food storage containers are not labeled. Identify food storage containers with common name of the food.

• In-use scoop handle is stored in ice at the bar area.

Residence Inn Glen Mills, 11 Fellowship Drive, Glen Mills:

• Eggs stored below fresh fruit.

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• Ice machine is not clean to sight and touch.

Sushi Nami, 369 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit C, Wayne:

• Food employee used bare hands to handle ready to eat foods.

• Hand washing sink blocked by boxes and cart.

• RTE foods stored below raw fish.

• Ice Machine is not clean to sight and touch.

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• Date marking is not on all food items.

• Exterior door allows access for pests.

• Rodent droppings observed in the storage area.

• Food stored in an unapproved location on the floor of the walk in refrigeration units.

• Grease and soil accumulation present on grill, fryer, and hood.

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• Mop was found stored incorrectly in-between use.

Teresa’s Cafe, 124 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne:

• Employee observed drinking from an uncovered cup in the food preparation area.

• The ice machine in the food preparation and bar area are not clean to sight and touch.

• Medication found on a shelf in the food preparation area.

• Employee personal items are found hung on the shelves in the food preparation area.

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• Food storage containers are not labeled.

• In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly.

• Soil residue present in the bar refrigerator.

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Most of the violations are handled on the spot — usually by moving or discarding any food in question and cleaning what was found to be dirty — and a few require follow-up visits.

Delaware County presents the inspections with no further comment than above.

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The inspections this week were 12 routine, four follow-ups and one complaint. There were also six businesses with repeat violations of 13 total restaurants getting nicked.

Clean bills of health this week (no violations):

• Barnaby’s Havertown, 1901 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown

• Wawa #170, 721 Naamans Creek Road, Chadds Ford

• Mix-N-Flow Sports Bar & Grill, 26 Garrett Road, Upper Darby. Comment: All previous violations have been corrected.

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• Subaru Park, Club Kitchen, 1 Stadium Drive, Chester.

The Daily Times corrects only overtly improper spelling, capitalization, abbreviation and punctuation from the reports.

There are many more inspections performed by the county than those listed above. Those are in food-serving locations that do not have liquor licenses.

Tinicum Township reports through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website. There were no inspections for the week.

Tinicum is the only one of the seven Delaware County townships that doesn’t rely on the county health department for inspections that reports through the state.

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Governmental entities are not obligated to report the results of food-safety inspections to the public.

Here are the previous inspections in Delaware County.

The Chester County Health Department also performs restaurant inspections and you can find those close to the Delco line by searching at www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx.



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The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of an Elon Musk-inspired overhaul of state law that governs most major US corporations, handing a win to company founders, insiders and private equity owners who sought less restrictive business rules.



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Delaware County school employee accused of sex assault of minor in Texas

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Authorities say a Delaware County school employee is accused of traveling to Texas to sexually assault a minor he met online.

What we know:

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Michael Robinson, 43, was taken into custody near Radnor Middle School where investigators say he worked as a paraprofessional.

Investigators believe Robinson traveled to Tyler, Texas in the summer of 2024 to meet a minor he had connected with online.

Robinson, according to U.S. Marshals, allegedly sexually assaulted the teen over the course of a weekend. 

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Delaware County school employee accused of sex assault of minor in Texas

Prosecutors in Smith County, Texas charged Robinson in December with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 15-years-old.

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Robinson is being held at a Delaware County jail where he is awaiting extradition to Texas.

What they’re saying:

U.S. Marshals in Pennsylvania said Robinson’s arrest shows that “sexual predators will always be pursued relentlessly.”

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The Radnor Township School District said Robinson has been placed on leave and will not have contact with students.

“Parents of the limited number of children to whom the employee was assigned were contacted by the administration immediately.”

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The district said it is cooperating with law enforcement and has “no information indicating misconduct involving district students.”

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Rehoboth cancels 2026 Polar Bear Plunge after major snowstorm

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Rehoboth Beach has canceled the upcoming 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge and 5K Run to the Plunge as the Sussex County resort town continues dealing with the aftermath of last weekend’s snowstorm, organizers of the annual Special Olympics fundraiser said on Feb. 26.

“Rehoboth Beach is navigating significant challenges because of the snowstorm,” a Special Olympics Delaware email announced. “At present, the boardwalk and all beach crossings remain snow covered and many sidewalks throughout downtown Rehoboth are as well.”

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The plunge and 5K had been rescheduled to March 1 after severe weather conditions in late January caused it to be moved from its original Feb. 1 date.

The plunge will not be rescheduled for this year.

Last weekend’s storm brought nearly 2 feet of snow to parts of Sussex, closing hundreds of roads when trees and wires were downed. There were also power outages across the county, including Rehoboth Beach which had to restore power to its wastewater treatment facility.

Plunging for a cause

The polar bear plunge is one of Special Olympics Delaware’s more popular fundraisers, drawing more than 4,000 participants last year.

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In recent years, the event has been bringing in more than a million dollars for Special Olympics Delaware. Last year, plunge events drew $1.3 million, just shy of the record-breaking $1.5 million raised in 2024.

Alex Seymore, Special Olympics Delaware’s director of digital media, said the organization had already raised more than $1 million from this year’s event.

“We expect a small impact,” Seymore told Delaware Online/The News Journal. “But again, we’re showing that we’ve raised over a million dollars.

He added they are reviewing how the cancelation will impact them and their services.

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“It’s been just a couple hours, so we’re not completely positive how it will impact things in the long run,” he said. “We’re thankful for everybody that’s helped raise this money through this time.”

What is still occurring

While the plunge and 5k and been canceled this year, there are other indoor events that will continue as scheduled:

Feb. 27

  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – pick up packets and souvenir sales for the Plunge and 5K Run to the Plunge at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach.

Feb. 28

  • noon to 2 p.m. ​Fire & Ice in the Atlantic Sands Ballroom, 1 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach.
  • 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant chili contest.
  • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – pick up packets and souvenir sales for the Plunge and 5K Run to the Plunge at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach.

Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com.



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